How to travel from Barnstaple to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Middlesbrough is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Exeter St Davids, plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £195($230)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Leeds and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £160($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)

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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance566km (352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).

The distance between Barnstaple and Middlesbrough is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (269 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Barnstaple and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Middlesbrough is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Leeds. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Barnstaple and Middlesbrough. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Middlesbrough. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Middlesbrough. The distance is around 566km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £160 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Barnstaple to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
£195($230)
5 times a week659km (410 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
£165($195)
once daily700km (435 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane6h 40m
£190($220)
every 2 hours996km (619 miles)
Train
7hrs
£160($185)
every 3 hours633km (394 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 55m
£36($43)
3 times a week586km (364 miles)
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station10h 10m
£23($27)
once daily607km (377 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£100($115)
on demand566km (352 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

The following major airports near Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough